
Cheap Apartments for Rent in the Financial District Boston, MA from $700 (44 Rentals)
Search the lowest-cost Apartments available for rent right now in the Financial District area of Boston.


124 Bowdoin St

Boylston St, 40

Furnished Private Bedroom in North End

Furnished Private Bedroom in North End

7INK

58 Anderson St, Unit 7

58 Anderson St, Unit 8
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56 S Russell St, Unit 4

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2

28 Orleans St, Unit 1

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3 Goodwin Pl, Unit B

40 Anderson St, Unit 7

40 Anderson St, Unit 3

41 Anderson St, Unit 4-2

49 Everett St, Unit 2
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54 S Russell St, Unit 6

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58 S Russell St, Unit 2

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20 Hanover Ave

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66 Phillips St, Unit A

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50 S Russell St

40 Anderson St, Unit 17

40 Anderson St, Unit 8

40 Anderson St, Unit 15
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32 Anderson St

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47 Joy St

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42 Anderson St, Unit 3

10 Otis Pl

83 Charles St

84 Charles St

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30 Irving St, Unit B

41 Anderson St, Unit 2-2
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70 Pinckney St

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51 Anderson St, Unit 3

42 Lomasney Wy, Unit 1

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160 E Berkeley St

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42 Lomasney Way, Unit 1

24 Mount Vernon St

130 Bowdoin St (BostonView Apartments)

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91 Prince St
Financial District, Boston, MA Local Guide

How much does it cost to rent an apartment in Financial District?
| Bedroom | Average Price | Cheapest Price | Highest Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Financial District Studio Apartments | $2,961 | $1,500 | $9,473 |
| Financial District 1 Bedroom Apartments | $3,801 | $1,550 | $9,589 |
| Financial District 2 Bedroom Apartments | $4,647 | $900 | $10,000+ |
| Financial District 3 Bedroom Apartments | $5,472 | $1,100 | $10,000+ |
| Financial District 4 Bedroom Apartments | $6,449 | $900 | $10,000+ |
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Cheapest Available Financial District Apartments for Rent
 | Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Priced From |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7INK | Century | 4BR,2BA | $1,694 |
Best Value Apartments for Rent in Financial District, MA
As of June 10, 2026 the best value apartment in the Financial District area is the $0.20 price per square foot 58 S Russell St Model at 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 in the in the Financial District neighborhood starting from $2,000. The second greatest value Financial District apartment is the 66 Phillips St Model at 66 Phillips St, Unit A starting at $2,100 with a $0.21 price per square foot in the Financial District neighborhood. Here is today’s list of the best values for Financial District apartments based on price per square foot:
| Apartment Listing | Model Name | Bed/Bath | Price Per Sq.Ft. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 S Russell St, Unit 2 | 58 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.20 |
| 66 Phillips St, Unit A | 66 Phillips St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 50 S Russell St | 50 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.21 |
| 42 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 42 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 36 S Russell St, Unit 3 | 36 S Russell St | Studio ,1BA | $0.23 |
| 15 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 15 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.23 |
| 22 Sheafe St, Unit 2 | 22 Sheafe St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 43 Anderson St, Unit #41-32 | 43 Anderson St | Studio ,1BA | $0.24 |
| 83 Essex St | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.24 |
| 83 Essex St, Unit 75 | 83 Essex St | 1BR,1BA | $0.26 |
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Pet Friendly LifestyleFinancial District, Boston, MA
Ranked #53
Among cities in Massachusetts for Apartment listings with Pet Friendly Amenities.
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4.0Pet Friendly
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cheap Financial District Apartments
What is the price of a cheap apartment in Financial District?
The cheapest apartment in Financial District is Essex Apartments, 81 which is listed at $2,400, while the average apartment in Financial District costs $7,750.
How do the prices of cheap apartments compare to the average apartment in Financial District?
Cheap apartments in Financial District have an average cost of $407 which is $7,343 cheaper than the average rent for all rentals in Financial District.
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